New ZealandNew Zealand's best career opportunitiesStudents planning to become engineers, scientists, IT professionals or psychologists have the best chance of securing a job, a new Government report shows.20 Jan 01:51 AM
WorldChinese education for TV experimentA group of British teenagers will be taught by Chinese teachers in a unique experiment for a BBC documentary.11 Jan 08:08 PM
New ZealandOne uniform to dress them allA new, generic school uniform range is being touted as a way to help parents reduce the cost of kids going back to class.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigher fees lead to bigger student loansStudents are borrowing more than ever as tertiary fees rise - and those who head overseas after study are likely to take much longer to repay their loan.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLack of male teachers 'affecting boys'Students are now less likely to have a male teacher, with many going through their early education years without ever encountering a male role model.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy regime takes edge off exam jittersGeorgia Webber had "butterflies" in her stomach when she turned up for her first NCEA exam this week.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher censured over relationship with teenA teenage girl started self-harming and needed counselling after having an intimate relationship with a disgraced teacher.12 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandTop tips for acing NCEA examsExam time is here for thousands of students across the country. Before the summer fun starts, now is the time do get that last minute revision done.11 Nov 09:27 PM
LifestyleTeen lands role with cussing chefHard work, perseverance and a whole lot of love has earned a South Auckland teen an internshipwith superstar chef Gordon Ramsay.09 Nov 09:45 PM
BDBDBusinessComputer study given $870,000Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology could combine to make wearable computer systems easier....04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemorse over hazing ritualSeven suspended senior King's College students will have to do voluntary community service and go through anti-bullying programmes before being allowed back in class.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe great school zone shiftThousands of students are travelling long distances across Auckland to avoid their local schools - and there's concern about the flow-on effects.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFall in reading standards in many regionsThe number of young school children achieving or bettering the national standard in reading has fallen or flat-lined in half of the country's regions.24 Jul 06:47 AM
LifestyleCracking the cute codeChildren as young as 3 recognise "cute" features that encourage caregiving in adults, a study has found.21 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLiving with 1000 distractionsKiwi families reveal their stories of living life with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandEducators confront online challengeTeaching methods will need to change if tertiary institutions expect to keep charging thousands for learning that is available free on the web, says an expert.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal's claims infuriate parentsParents of a schoolgirl psychologically abused by her headmistress are furious she has denied targeting their daughter.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: The student: Chris WigginsTertiary student Chris Wiggins was hoping for a boost for transport in the Budget - and was happy with what was announced.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGerman student expelled for puff of potA German international student has been expelled from school and faces being kicked out of the country because he had one puff on a joint in his free time.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig businesses sponsor schoolsMicrosoft is sponsoring Kiwi schools to train up the next Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg — but some teachers are uncomfortable with big corporates guiding the curriculum.29 Mar 08:31 PM
New ZealandBad teachers in education law's sightsThere will be less chance of dodgy teachers resurfacing at other schools under legislation to be introduced in Parliament today, Education Minister Hekia Parata says.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandToo many foreign students: JonesAuckland Uni is at risk of slipping from a "storehouse of knowledge to a foreign warehouse" as it is increasingly catering for international students at the potential expense of NZers, says Shane Jones.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM makes a derp of himselfFirst there was planking, then Gangnam Style, now ... derp-face.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Parents - do homework on schoolsFinding the right school is not an easy task. There are many complications, not least the relevance of data available on each school, and ongoing debate about the value of the qualifications offered.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurveyor hopes trip will raise awarenessTwelve Kiwi students set off on Monday on a voyage to the Auckland Islands, south of New Zealand.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreen's $90m school planLabour has already given a conditional tick of approval to the Green Party's policy today aimed at low-decile schools, including free after school care and a free lunch.26 Jan 04:34 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: BYO tablets a school dilemmaThousands of Kiwi parents have a new shopping dilemma this year - they will need to buy a tablet or other digital device for their child, writes Diana Clement.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools already rewarding 'expert' teacher rolesSchools say they know who their top teachers are and have already put some of them in the "expert" roles just announced by the Govt.25 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandNew on back-to-school lists: iPadsA state primary school has recommended that children have an iPad for the upcoming school year, as an increasing number of schools add tablets or laptops to their back-to-school lists.24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Best teaching will require political willEditorial: It is highly appropriate that NZ officials have been to Asia to identify the key points of the successful programmes there. But implementing their findings on what works will require political will.05 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDr Fiona Ell: Real issue is the gap, not rankingsShould we worry about our ranking? No, not per se, writes Dr Fiona Ell. Focusing on one number, one position in the race, who our neighbours on the list are is missing the point.04 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionJenny Dixon: We must open our hearts and jobs to overseas studentsThe amalgamation of Auckland and the introduction of the Auckland Plan have focused attention on Auckland's diversity, structure and economy.20 Nov 04:30 PM
